raptor Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 After the decision that The Racer should go back to the way it was intended, what about the train? I don't think being a transport to the waterpark was how the ride was originally intended to be, and that is pretty much all the ride has become, everything else is rundown, and where you used to feel like you were going into the wilderness now you feel like your going through a swim club. If were so worried about nostalgia this should be a top priority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Mr. Helbig has changed his story a couple of times, from "To keep consistant with Cedar Fair Parks" to "Bring back Nostalgia" It's never the same. But I don't think it's his fault. There are several reasons why it was done, it just depends on how you ask him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Mr. Helbig has changed his story a couple of times, from "To keep consistant with Cedar Fair Parks" to "Bring back Nostalgia" It's never the same. But I don't think it's his fault. There are several reasons why it was done, it just depends on how you ask him. I think that Don's theory on this is to throw everything against the wall and see what sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoast19 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 After the decision that The Racer should go back to the way it was intended, what about the train? I don't think being a transport to the waterpark was how the ride was originally intended to be, and that is pretty much all the ride has become, everything else is rundown, and where you used to feel like you were going into the wilderness now you feel like your going through a swim club. If were so worried about nostalgia this should be a top priority I definitely agree!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Mr. Helbig has changed his story a couple of times, from "To keep consistant with Cedar Fair Parks" to "Bring back Nostalgia" It's never the same. But I don't think it's his fault. There are several reasons why it was done, it just depends on how you ask him. I think that Don's theory on this is to throw everything against the wall and see what sticks. You're a wise man Woofer... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I would like to see the train go back to the old way. I rode it for the first time since BB got there ands when i rode it yeah i saw the Indian Village but big woopty doo. Cedar Point's Train takes you through boneville all while transporting you to the OTHER SIDE OF THE PARK not to the water park. I do not believe that Kings Island is large enough to have a train be the form of two way transport. Bring back the skyride!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The waterpark addition saved the train. I recall riding the train as it existed just prior to the waterpark addition... it was not the "stellar" attraction that fond memories recall. Less than half the displays worked, and they were more ragged looking than you can imagine. It was a fun and unique attraction in it's earlier years, but memories make it more interesting. Also, if I am not mistaken, the train is actually maintained/operated by an outside source... not KI itself. Seems the maintenance and conducting fell under different transportation rules/regulations than normal amusement attractions. Not to say that they cannot theme it in anyway they seem fit, rather I just don't think it's a priority to them. If you think CF is going to go the distance in re-establishing or maintaining nostalgic themed attractions, think again. Pirate Ride, Paddlewheel Excursions, Kingdom of the Dinosaurs, Earthquake ride, Journey to the Center of the Earth are all examples. The Racer change has little to do with bringing back nostalgia, and everything to do with insurance. The nostalgia aspect is a PR spin. Shaggy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejenkins1 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yeah, if it really is for nostalgia, why not make a new park area called "Lost Coney" like Kennywood. Bring back the Whip, Tumblebug, Eagles, Kangaroo, Rotor or Revolution like at Holiday World, and some Tilt-a-whirls. I know many who would flock the park for a section like that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 ^Here, here! Add "Zodiac" and "Der Spinnen Keggers" to the list of nostalgic rides. Things can seem so simple from out here in Kings Island fanland. What would it take to send a team of people in to restore the theming on the train? I guess it would take a lot more than just bidding out a few contracts to one painting company and one building company, etc. I'm just glad to hear the train whistle still echoing through the park. With the band organ music gone from the Grand Carousel, and adult contemporary music "gracing" the Fountains of International Street, at least the eerily harmonic steam whistle still brings some 'nostalgia' to the KI experience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Operation Train Restore I was so silly back then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Iread the link It sounds good. I mean they wouldnt have to even pay us would they? I mean we just make some calls say hey we just want the train to be restored...I think it would work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Operation Train Restore I was so silly back then. I love to look back and see yourself like that... It's so fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 yeah, come to think of it, it's amazing the train is still here, God forbid Kings Island have a ride that is a Mild adult ride, something that's not a wild ride or a kids ride 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 yeah, come to think of it, it's amazing the train is still here, God forbid Kings Island have a ride that is a Mild adult ride, something that's not a wild ride or a kids ride Like Flight Deck isn't a mild adult ride? Or Flight of Fear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 While were at it lets paint SOB, Flight Deck, and give BLST a better paint scheme. Im not being sarcastic either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 While were at it lets paint SOB, Flight Deck, and give BLST a better paint scheme. Im not being sarcastic either... Yea.... SoB can be a darker Brown Flight Deck can be Blue and Red And BLSC can have Yellow Rails! I'm Serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 ...and Beast can be camouflaged! That would be wild! [biscuit scans his desktop...let me see.....Adobe.....Photo....] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 That'd Be fun. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 If you think CF is going to go the distance in re-establishing or maintaining nostalgic themed attractions, think again. Pirate Ride, Paddlewheel Excursions, Kingdom of the Dinosaurs, Earthquake ride, Journey to the Center of the Earth are all examples. Shaggy I had forgotten all about CP's Earthquake dark ride! I absoultely loved it when I was little... but, I bet if I rode it today it wouldn't come close to my memories of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 CP has an Earthquake Dark Ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 CP has an Earthquake Dark Ride? It used to...up until the mid-80's. http://www.thepointol.com/cponle/lostrides/index.html "Built between the Pagoda Gift Shop and the Coliseum, the San Francisco Earthquake Ride opened at Cedar Point in 1966 when the park purchased it from Freedomland, an amusement park in New York. Prior to boarding the ride, radio earthquake news flashes from San Francisco were played in the ride's station. During the dark ride, buildings and walls were simulated to look as if they were falling down while on the ride. The ride lasted until 1985 when it was replaced with Berenstain Bear Country." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFirehawkFAN Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Woah I had no idea CP has gone through all those rides! Why are dark rides not built anymore I LOVE them, the new Batman Knight Coaster at the Six Flags parks looks awesome! If I didnt hate six flags I would go to ride it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The waterpark addition saved the train. I recall riding the train as it existed just prior to the waterpark addition... it was not the "stellar" attraction that fond memories recall. Less than half the displays worked, and they were more ragged looking than you can imagine. It was a fun and unique attraction in it's earlier years, but memories make it more interesting. Also, if I am not mistaken, the train is actually maintained/operated by an outside source... not KI itself. Seems the maintenance and conducting fell under different transportation rules/regulations than normal amusement attractions. Not to say that they cannot theme it in anyway they seem fit, rather I just don't think it's a priority to them. If you think CF is going to go the distance in re-establishing or maintaining nostalgic themed attractions, think again. Pirate Ride, Paddlewheel Excursions, Kingdom of the Dinosaurs, Earthquake ride, Journey to the Center of the Earth are all examples. The Racer change has little to do with bringing back nostalgia, and everything to do with insurance. The nostalgia aspect is a PR spin. Shaggy Actually Shaggy, I believe the maintenance and conducting is done in-house by Kings Island and has been for some time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 I would hardly call Flight of Fear a mild adult ride, my mom would have a heart attack if she rode that, me I love it, but I like a nice mild ride as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I love the idea of painting Flight Deck Red And Black. Cedar Point had a ride named after The Berenstain Bears i used to love that show. Just lke i used to love The Busy World Of Richard Scary. Ahh good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Woah I had no idea CP has gone through all those rides! Why are dark rides not built anymore I LOVE them, the new Batman Knight Coaster at the Six Flags parks looks awesome! If I didnt hate six flags I would go to ride it. Well, that's certainly a great reason to deprive yourself of an experience. Oh, well! One fewer person in line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Operation Train Restore I was so silly back then. I love to look back and see yourself like that... It's so fun Yeah look back at other people... ... other personalities.... ...aliases... ...split personalities... ...people in disguise... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 It's retro Sunday. But, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Existential Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 You sure pulled this one out of your a...ssorted old replies. Is this an anniversary of sorts? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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